About the WCVT EDD

West Central Vermont EDD

The federally designated West Central Vermont Economic Development District (WCVT EDD) consists of towns within parts of Addison, Chittenden, Rutland, Orange, and Washington Counties.

  • Click here to review the memo of understanding (MOU) between the entities working together to develop the CEDS and EDD for West Central Vermont.

  • Click here to review the bylaws for the WCVT EDD

EDDs encourage economic development planning and project implementation by opening the door for local communities to access grant and loan funding opportunities, administrative and technical assistance, data and technology resources, and other resources and support.

WCVT EDD Board of Directors

  • Melissa Bounty (Chair), Central Vermont Economic Development Commission, Central Vermont Representative

  • Cooper Babbitt (Secretary), Chamber and Economic Development of the Rutland Region, Rutland County Representative

  • Adam Lougee (Vice Secretary), Addison County Regional Planning Commission, Addison County Representative

  • Taylor Newton (Treasurer), Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission, Chittenden County Representative

  • Shannon Bates, Enna Restaurant, Private Sector - Small Business Owner (Central Vermont) Representative

  • Emma Spett, University of Vermont Office of Engagement, Institute of Higher Education (Chittenden County) Representative

  • Ron Redmond, City of Vergennes - City Manager, Public Official - Municipal (Addison County) Representative

  • Ed Bove, Rutland Redevelopment Authority, Public Official - Municipal (Rutland County) Representative

  • 1 vacant position